these are not my walls

Okay, okay, I have more pictures!

Here is an after picture:



Still haven't decided what to do to disguise that too-tall stove...right now there're a bunch of bottles there (oils and vinegars), but it a) doesn't look that good, and b) is a tad precarious. Because I am clumsy. I've been looking for a box or basket to fit the space, but as of yet no luck...

Here's a side view:



Want to know how different it looks? Well, conveniently, our construction guys took some pictures:



and



What a difference, huh? I was actually surprised to see the before picture, because I had already forgotten - THANK GOD, BECAUSE IT WAS SO HIDEOUS - what it looked like. Heh.

I hope this is enough to tide you over. I have fascinating pictures of our trip to Ikea (lots of pictures of Alex with his middle finger up, woohoo!), and I may just take some close-ups of things in the kitchen. And show you our new paint colours. :)

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some court submissions to write. :P